Bump steer adjustment mechanism for a model vehicle

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2006-02-06

2009-11-24

Dickson, Paul N (Department: 3616)

Land vehicles

Wheeled

Running gear

C280S093511

Reexamination Certificate

active

07621545

ABSTRACT:
A steering mechanism for a model vehicle is provided, having one or more steering actuators, a steering control arm pivotally mounted for rotation relative to a model vehicle chassis, the steering control arm being coupled directly to at least two tie rods, each tie rod controlling the steering of at least one wheel of a vehicle, and each of the one or more steering actuators coupled to the steering control arm to rotate the control arm relative to the vehicle chassis.

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